What is LIBOR in the stock market?

The London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) is the average interest rate that banks charge each other for loans in international markets. The loans are usually large, made in Eurodollars and last rel...
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What was the longest bear market in stock market history?

The longest bear market was from September 1929 to July 1932, according to BBC News. Not only was it the longest bear market, but the markets also did not recover from that slump for 22 months. The...
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What is the purpose of the stock market in a market economy?

In a market economy, the stock market is the backbone of the system. Companies offer shares of their business for purchase and pass on profits to their investors. The market is relatively free of ...
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